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Balance-Enhancing Insoles

These Vibrating Insoles for Shoes Help Improve Walking Performance

— May 25, 2016 — Lifestyle
Researchers at Harvard University have created performance-enhancing vibrating insoles.

The insoles work by "electrically stimulating the feet with random vibrations." While the user won't be able to feel the vibrations, the insoles have been shown to improve the user's ability to walk, to boost stability and due to the fact that they improve balance in the user, they will likely decrease the risk of injury when walking. The insoles customize the vibrations to the user's walking habits by providing "signal upgrades" based on the sensitivity of the user's sole.

The vibrating insoles could be useful for people who face mobility issues and need to work on improving their balance, as well as elderly people whose balance tends to decrease as a result of the natural aging process.
Trend Themes
1. Vibrating Insoles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customized vibrating insoles to enhance walking performance and improve stability for individuals with mobility issues.
2. Balance Enhancement - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create balance-enhancing technologies that utilize vibrations to improve stability and decrease the risk of injury while walking.
3. Performance-enhancing Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design footwear with built-in vibrating insoles to enhance walking performance and boost stability for all individuals.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vibrating insoles into healthcare solutions for improving balance and mobility in patients with mobility issues or age-related balance problems.
2. Fitness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate vibrating insoles into fitness footwear to optimize performance and stability during physical activities, reducing the risk of injuries.
3. Aging Population - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop vibrating insoles specifically designed for the elderly population to improve balance and reduce the likelihood of falls, enabling active and safer aging.
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